Woodford Reserve Tawny Port Finish Blends Bourbon and Rye in New Distillery Series Release

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Woodford Reserve Tawny Port Rye Bourbon Blend

Woodford Reserve tells BourbonBlog.com they have released a new limited-edition bottle as part of its Distillery Series: a Rye and BOurbon whiskey  finished in Tawn Port barrels called Tawny Port Finish Tawny Port Finish is 90.4 proof and is part of Woodford Reserve’s Distillery Series, which was created to push Woodford Reserve’s creative boundaries and… Read more »

Preakness Stakes Day 2025: What You Need to Know

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Preakness Stakes 150

As BourbonBlog.com continues to follow the Triple Crown series—including the Kentucky Derby, Preakness Stakes, and Belmont Stakes—we’re bringing you highlights and coverage. Today marks the 150th running of the Preakness Stakes at Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore, Maryland. This historic event is the second jewel of the Triple Crown. In case you missed it, we’ve… Read more »

Cohiba Introduces Riviera Toro Tubo

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Cohiba Riviera Toro Tubo

Cohiba Riviera Toro Tubo Cigar joins the Riviera line with a sleek square aluminum tube and box-pressed construction. Handcrafted in Nicaragua, this full-time release ships May 1st. MSRP $24.99. San Andrés wrapper, medium to full-bodied, Sean Williams of Cohiba shares more. 

Buffalo Trace Distillery Flood Updates and Video on Friday, April 11: Floodwaters Recede as Recovery and Bottling Plans Move Forward

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Buffalo Trace Recovers

Buffalo Trace begins recovery efforts after historic flooding in Frankfort, KY. Bottling lines are preparing to restart and barrel inspections are underway. Master Distiller Harlen Wheatley tells us more. Floodwaters have now receded, and drone footage from April 11 shows major improvement compared to the April 7 peak.